Three officially sworn in to Sarawak Ombudsman roles
KUCHING (Aug 4): Three individuals appointed under the Sarawak Ombudsman structure officially took their oath of office today before Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak, Datuk Azizah Nawawi, at the Kuching Court Complex.
According to a report from the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), among those sworn in was Alexander Unya Ambon, appointed as Deputy Chief Ombudsman effective July 1, 2025.
Albert Tang Yew Liong and Toieyah Tioh were also appointed as Ombudsmen, with their appointments having taken effect on June 22 and 23, 2025, respectively.
'This move is aimed at strengthening the role of the Ombudsman institution in enhancing integrity, transparency, and accountability in the administration of the Sarawak government, in line with the state's aspiration for good governance,' the report added.
The appointments were made in accordance with Section 7 of the Sarawak Ombudsman Ordinance 2023, which requires all appointees to be formally sworn in before officially assuming their duties.
According to the Office of the Sarawak Ombudsman (OSO), the functions of the Ombudsman, as stipulated under Section 12 of the Ordinance, include receiving, investigating, and resolving complaints relating to maladministration by public service agencies in the state.
The Ombudsman is also tasked with promoting good governance and accountability, recommending corrective or remedial measures, and monitoring the implementation of such recommendations.
For context, Sarawak is the first state in Malaysia to enact an Ombudsman law with the passing of the Sarawak Ombudsman Ordinance 2023 on November 20, 2023.
Also present were Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier's Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Dato Dr Juanda Jaya and others. good governance lead maladministration Sarawak ombudsman
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